LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)vsThe Mosaic Company (MOS)
LYB
LyondellBasell Industries NV
$73.29
+2.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.66B
MOS
The Mosaic Company
$23.03
-0.69%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $7.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LyondellBasell Industries NV generates 150% more annual revenue ($30.15B vs $12.05B). MOS leads profitability with a 4.5% profit margin vs -2.5%. LYB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.53. MOS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
LYB
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
MOS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+33.7%
Fair Value
$89.68
Current Price
$73.29
$16.39 discount
Margin of Safety
+62.8%
Fair Value
$83.69
Current Price
$23.03
$60.66 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 239.5% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.2%
Earnings declined 87.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 4.8% — below average capital efficiency
4.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYB
The strongest argument for LYB centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : MOS
The strongest argument for MOS centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : LYB
The primary concerns for LYB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : MOS
The primary concerns for MOS are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYB profiles as a turnaround stock while MOS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MOS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
MOS is growing revenue faster at 5.6% — sustainability is the question.
LYB generates stronger free cash flow (79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MOS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 40/100). LYB offers better value entry with a 33.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
LyondellBasell Industries NV
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE: LYB) is a Dutch-domiciled multinational chemical company with American and British roots, incorporated in the Netherlands, with U.S. operations headquarters in Houston, Texas, and offices in London, UK. The company is the largest licensor of polyethylene and polypropylene technologies. It also produces ethylene, propylene, polyolefins, and oxyfuels.
The Mosaic Company
BASIC MATERIALS · AGRICULTURAL INPUTS · USA
The Mosaic Company is a Fortune 500 company based in Tampa, Florida which mines phosphate and potash, and operates through segments such as international distribution and Mosaic Fertilizantes.
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